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Direct Support Professional at BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services No longer available $9+/hour

Job Description



Direct Support Professional

Job Locations

US-TX-LEVELLAND

ID

99

Line of Business

ResCare Community Living

Position Type

Full-Time

Pay Min

USD $9.00/Hr.

Pay Max

USD $9.00/Hr.

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

ResCare Community Living - Direct Support Professional Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care. Why Choose ResCare Community Living
    Great Company Culture Competitive Pay Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401KDailyPay Option Available Job Training Career Growth including Tuition Discounts Schedule Flexibility

    Responsibilities

    While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:
      Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment Encouraging self-help activities Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments

      Qualifications

        Must be 18 years of age or older Must have a valid driver's license Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external

        About our Line of Business

        ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

        Salary Range

        USD $9.00 / Hour

$19k is below typical pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides nationally

National salary averages
$19k
↓ 46% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$26k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere. Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+17%
10yr growth
765,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024